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Resolved [Use an external hard drive for both backup and additional storage?]

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by pc334, 2013/03/25.

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    pc334

    pc334 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Is it practical to use an external hard drive for both backup and additional storage?
    For example: can one partition a 3TB drive that half is used with backup software and half as storage of infrequently used files?
     
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    MrBill

    MrBill SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Yes it is. Go for it.
     
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    tallin

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    pc334

    pc334 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thank you for the answer and the link.
     
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    tallin

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    Pleasure, hope it works for you - let us know how you get on.

    kind regards,
     
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